Media Careers

As my beginning journalism classes wrap up their career and college unit, I am amazed at the vast number of jobs relating to the media industry.  Click on this site, Hotel Yearbook, and browse the publication and wonder in the excellent web design.  Someone had to design, write, edit, etc.. all this material.  That is inspiring for a young group of graduates who see "journalism" as simply dying print newspapers and old fashioned yearbooks.  Inspire them to go beyond the stereotypes.  There is a wonderful world of media careers waiting.

Citizen Journalists

Citizen Journalist is a term to add to your vocabulary quizzes.  This week on the heels of the Bin Laden story, the Tweeting citizen journalist has become a folk hero of the industry.  Here is a link to an article embracing the 21st century phenomenon.

Tweeting Citizen Journalist

WSJ Teachers Lounge

Teachers Lounge

This is a great site to check from time to time.

Typography Video

This is a cute short video on typography.

Typography

Planning Next Year

Now is the time to plan for next year's newspaper and yearbook.  Here is a quick look at Nameplates for your newspaper staff to be inspired for a redesign.

Nameplate Powerpoint